These Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges bring natural sweetness and smoky char together in perfect harmony, creating a side dish that’s both healthy and incredibly satisfying. The combination of smoked paprika and garlic powder enhances the sweet potatoes’ natural flavors while grilling caramelizes their edges and creates those coveted grill marks. They’re the perfect complement to any barbecue spread and a healthier alternative to regular potato sides.
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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges feature thick-cut sweet potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, then grilled to caramelized perfection with beautiful char marks.
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servings30
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kcal1
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minutesIngredients
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ideally reaching around 400°F or 200°C to cook the sweet potatoes evenly.
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly; leave the skin on for added texture and nutrition to the wedges.
- Slice the sweet potatoes into thick wedges, about 1-inch wide, to ensure they cook properly on the grill.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix to form a seasoning paste.
- Toss the sweet potato wedges in the seasoning paste until they are evenly coated, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
- Place the seasoned sweet potato wedges on the grill grates, making sure they are arranged in a single layer.
- Grill the wedges for about 7-8 minutes per side or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
- Remove the grilled sweet potato wedges from the heat and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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